As there are more than 200,000 current coronavirus deaths in the U.S., the pharmaceutical company Pfizer and the biotechnology company BioNTech have found a vaccine candidate proven to be 90% effective in preventing symptomatic illnesses, according to Pfizer News.
Read MoreThe 2020 U.S. Presidential Election was not a regular election day for Americans. This year, the country knew that the results would not be confirmed that night, and no one knew when the winner would be declared. The nature of the election aligned with the nature of 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic has created unknowns for the nation and the rest of the world for the past several months.
Read MoreOn November 13th, Maryland President Darryll J. Pines and Interim Director of the University Health Center. Dr. Bodison sent out an email to the University of Maryland community that because of the recent spike in coronavirus cases in Maryland, all courses will transition to online instruction for the rest of the semester starting November 16th.
Read MorePresident-elect Joe Biden denounces “all acts of violence” in a statement to Fox News after anti-Trump protests clashed with supporters of the president during the Million MAGA March in Washington D.C. on Saturday. One person was stabbed and 20 were arrested after hundreds of Trump supporters gathered near Freedom Plaza, according to the Washington Post.
Read MoreEmotions ran high as University of Maryland students waited for the results of the 2020 U.S. presidential election on Saturday. After four days of anticipation, Democratic nominee Joe Biden and his running mate, Kamala Harris declared victory for president-elect and vice-president-elect, respectively.
Read MorePresident Darryll J. Pines has been hard at work pushing for anti-racism initiatives at the University of Maryland. Among these initiatives have been joining the Common Application, forming a task force on community policing, and launching initiatives in athletics.
Read MoreHours after the release of “DAYSTAR,” online streetwear blog and production agency Highsnobiety posted an article saying that it would be their last time covering Lanez in their publication. They likened Lanez using controversy to promote his new album to the use of Breonna Taylor’s memory to “sell magazines, get clicks, and win political favor,” according to Isabelle Hore-Thorburn, a writer for Highsnobiety. Hore-Thorburn covered the shooting and the events that followed.
Read MoreThe University of Maryland’s Homecoming week has come around again this fall season from Oct. 26 to Oct. 30. Despite COVID-19, the Student Entertain Events (SEE) worked hard at planning a variety of in-person and online events.
Read MoreWith the presidential election on Tuesday, it’s critical for voters to know how each candidate’s plans could affect their lives. As voters continue to make their way to the polls, there are a variety of different reasons why they’re voting for a certain candidate. One of these reasons should include each candidate’s educational reform plans.
Read MoreFor the past two weeks, Nigerians have taken to the streets to protest the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), a unit of the Nigerian Police Force that was designed to handle crimes like robbery and theft. However, they have been abusing their power by using violence, extortion, and targeting young people and women. Because of this, the #EndSARS movement was created to protest against police brutality and reform the police force.
Read MoreThe University of Maryland chapter of Do Better Service and Self-Improvement Organization, a club dedicated to community service and uplifting Black students, held a motivation board workshop for students to relieve stress and feel empowered.
Read MoreDuring the “Paying it Forward” panel, University of Maryland faculty members and postdoctoral associates of color gave students insight into life during and after graduate school.
Read MoreThe University System of Maryland (USM) Board of Regents appointed Dean Darryll J. Pines as the University of Maryland’s 34th President on Wednesday. Pines will be the second black president in the university’s 164-year history.
Read MoreThe city of College Park is nearing its 75th anniversary and its city hall is preparing to celebrate this milestone in a big way.
Read MoreThe Nyumburu Cultural Center has been hosting the Black History Month Kick-Off since 1971 on the University of Maryland’s Campus. This year, the national theme is “African Americans and The Vote.”
Read MoreStudents and faculty enjoyed food and entertainment as they celebrated Kwanzaa early at Nyumburu Cultural Center December 4.
Read MoreMembers of the U.E.X.C.E.L. program held a meeting to inform students about the importance of leadership around campus on Nov. 18, 2019.
Read MoreThe Community Health Awareness, Messages and Prevention (CHAMP) center under the University of Maryland School of Public Health is advancing their research with a recent donation from the Living in Pink Foundation.
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